“Let the rain cleanse your soul”
Stunning Macro Photography of Nature’s Diamonds
Embracing the Sacred in a Single Drop
Embracing the Sacred in a Single Drop
In the delicate curve of a raindrop, nature whispers its timeless truths. Captured through my lens, this image invites us to pause and reflect on the deeper meanings hidden within life’s smallest moments.
Raindrops symbolize more than just water; they represent cleansing, renewal, and the interconnectedness of all things. In many spiritual traditions, rain is seen as a purifier, washing away negativity and bringing forth new beginnings .
The raindrop photographs serves as a reminder to embrace life’s fleeting moments with mindfulness and gratitude. Just as a raindrop nourishes the earth, so too can we nourish our spirits by being present and open to the lessons each moment offers.
The Beauty in the Details: A Macro World of Raindrops
Photography has always been more than just a hobby for me—it’s a way of seeing the world differently. Through the lens of macro photography, I’ve discovered a universe that often goes unnoticed. The tiny glisten of a raindrop, the fragile pattern of veins in a leaf, or the shimmer on a spider’s web—these are the moments I live to capture.
Raindrops, in particular, hold a special magic. In them, entire reflections are caught in a suspended world. They rest delicately on petals, blades of grass, or windowsills—each one a fleeting, perfect gem. Getting up close with a macro lens lets me appreciate just how intricate and breathtaking nature can be, even in the smallest details.
These images are a gentle reminder that beauty doesn’t always shout—it often whispers. You just have to slow down and look a little closer.
World Bee Day: Celebrating Bees Through Macro Photography
Today, May 20th is World Bee Day! As a macro photographer, bee’s are one of my favourite things to photograph.
The life of a bee, have you ever thought of it? They could really care less what any one else or even any other bees are doing, they do their thing, stay on their path and regardless what might be in their way, they deviate and continue.
“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.”
Lilac Love | Macro Photography
My heart is so happy even taking 5 minutes to stop with my camera and capture this beauty. I instantly ground, instantly feel peace appreciating the beauty of nature and the intricate details that sometimes are over looked. To calm the mind, to trust in the next step, this life we live is a big unknown. BE Present. Embrace the peace and beauty.
Clearing Chakras: Releasing the Flow of Inner Magic
Our bodies are more than flesh and bone—they are energetic systems, constantly in motion, constantly speaking. Over time, when our energy becomes blocked—whether by emotional pain, stress, or trauma—it doesn’t just stay stuck. It can show up in the physical body as tension, discomfort, or even illness. I know this because I’ve felt it firsthand.
Clearing my chakras has become more than a practice; it’s become a healing ritual. When energy is allowed to flow freely, I feel lighter, more present, and aligned. There’s a kind of magic that happens—a re-connection to self, to spirit, and to the natural rhythm of life.
I also feel painless. Working with energy and frequency has completely changed my life. After two significant losses in 2024, I fell into skimming self care – skimming the surface of the losses to keep myself afloat. The pain became worse, much worse, I went to a variety of treatment options which all helped in the moment however hours later the pain returned. Then I remembered… finally, the power of my pendulum and using Reiki energy. The power of believing and trusting in the unknown, unseen. The power of our own energy and breath!
If you’re feeling heavy or stuck, tune in. Breathe. Visualize light moving through each chakra, clearing the path for healing and clarity. The shift may start small, but the energy it awakens is powerful beyond measure.
Photography Tips for Rainy Day Adventures
The little details – flip the script on what would be incredible as a nice weather weekend. In the big picture – yup this weather sucks… who wants to enjoy the May 2-4 long weekend in the rain, not many. Unless you make the best of it. One way for me, is with my camera. As I was out with the dog, I was kneeling down and noticed the drops of water on the grass.
Change your perspective, get higher, get lower, your norm of what you may photograph may not be the same when its raining – who wants to play on the beach when its cold and raining… Throw on the macro lens, I had previously been using my “all in one” grab and go lens, the RF24-240mm. Macro lenses can find details often over looked, to see the beauty of something from all angles. At times something you may have completely over looked!
Given the weather this weekend, I chose to travel light, the Canon RP, Canon FR 35mm and Canon RF 24-240mm – knowing I wouldn’t be out as much and this set up works perfect as a quick grab and go.
My typical summer set up is my R6MII + RF-EF Adapter + 24-105L + 100L macro + 100-400L – this set up provides me some of the best reach and the quality of the L lenses are incredible – honestly the RF quality is close! If I need an indoor lens I will bring my 16-35mm as well for the wide angle for landscape/beach shots and also the f2.8 option for indoor lighting. Ideally Id also love to have my 180 Macro with me too, the reach I love with insects!
If you are out shooting in the rain, be conscious of your camera set up – some cameras have weather sealing, which is a benefit and safer for your set up if you might get wet. I have used my RP outside in the snow or light rain, which isn’t like my R6MII, its not weather sealed. I wouldn’t stand out in the pouring rain with either camera, however I do know the RP is capable of giving great shots, being mindful that if out for long I should be using my weather sealed body! If your camera is not weather sealed, many brands do offer a raincoat for cameras and lenses.
I also insure my camera equipment, I have had a loss that previously wasn’t covered and given this equipment is an investment at any level, its very affordable to add to your insurance and ensure that your precious passions are safe!
There is beauty everywhere, even in places and times that you may not have expected.
Shot with my Canon RP + 35mm f1.8 macro lens
Blossom’s & Bee’s | Macro Photography
Spring has arrived once the blossom’s and bee’s make their debut! I openly welcome the dandelions in our yard, knowing the next step would be the apple blossoms! This spring has not disappointed in beauty in the blossoms within our community! Beautiful .
Bee’s and Blossoms are so unique to each home and garden, its fun to discover the beauty!
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For the photog’s out there… Canon R6MII + RF-EF Adapter + 180mm f3.5 Macro lens
Stand Out
Self-respect, dignity and grace are very important. You may look a certain way or come from a certain background but when you have these three qualities you stand apart from the crowd.
Unlocking Holistic Health: Balancing Your Chakras
Living your best life sometimes may mean standing out from the crowd!
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
One way I have chosen to live my life is with holistic health options for my physical and emotional health. I was having a LOT of pain that felt pelvic yet it was different than the Endometriosis/PCOS pain I get – that I know as soon as its happening. This pain was something that Ive been to massage for, chiro, osteo, a few other holistic treatments… what I hadn’t done was back to MY Basics…
What are MY basics – ensuring my chakras are balanced.
I had bought a new sodalite pendulum as my amethyst pendulum is missing at the moment. I cleared the pendulum and began working with it at lunch. I was pleasantly surprised with the response, we connected instantly. That evening, I remembered I should clear my root chakra and sacral. My root was slightly blocked, however my sacral was very blocked. After clearing those two chakras my husband gave me a massage, focusing on my hip and back area. WOW the depth of breath that was released and taken in was incredible!
I woke this morning… and realized, I wasn’t feeling that pain… how was I not feeling that pain anymore? My sacral chakra was HOLDING the pain. Literally.
Reiki… the modality I chose for ME back in 2016, this is how my year ended with my Reiki 1 Certification… it was January 2017 when my health began to truly shift!
Its all connected… given the stress and losses I had to process from last year and lets be real still very much processing, I needed to go back to MY basics…
Energy is POWERFUL and the more we align with that energy, we can intercept that power and take it to new levels!
Also a beautiful reminder that YOU know your body best, had I followed the (male) Gynecologists suggestions back in December to go on the birth control pill (yes I had a hysterectomy in 2011…) I would have still been dealing with the pain and he actually wouldn’t have been treating the actual issue! So remember that when seeing someone – yes they have medical education, but they do NOT know your body best – you do! And only you!
